How Not To Suck At Divorce

113. High Conflict Divorce Survival Guide

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

  This episode is your high conflict divorce survival guide. We are going to cover the steps you should take to help maintain your sanity and stamina...

112. Mediation Prep That Will be Crucial to Your Case

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode BEFORE you go into mediation.  It IS possible to have a positive outcome from mediation, even if you feel like your soon to be...

111. What to Consider About the Summer (Divorce Tips!)

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summer’s almost here folks, and you know what that means...camps, vacations..and your divorce, oh my! Not to mention: the DREADED parenting agreemen...

110: The Parenting Agreement (Biggest Divorce Mistakes) With Dr Malissa Tigges - special re air

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alright, here's one of Andrea's least favorite topics...but probably the most important: the parenting agreement. Below are the show notes for a speci...

109. Can You Record Your Ex?? (Divorce Questions)

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is about something we get asked about A LOT - recording your ex. The truth of the matter is there are some major things you MUST th...

108. If You're Suffocating in Your Marriage and Think You Want a Divorce

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friend, let’s be real, we know that you're tired of pretending that everything is okay. We know that your gut is telling you that your marriage is n...

107. What the Best Divorce Attorneys Want you to Know

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With divorce, there are things that you might feel you have zero control over, right?  Maybe you’ve thought before, “My attorney's not fighting m...

106. Top Divorce Questions

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, boooooy did we shed some light on the top asked questions when navigating a divorce. From the quirky laws about eavesdropping, (...

105. The Biggest Divorce Mistakes (that we'll help you AVOID)

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oooooh friend - today you are in for an absolute TREAT. We (Andrea & Morgan) uncover the 5 BIGGEST MISTAKES that we see happening when it comes to ge...

104. How to Get Your Divorce Judge ➡️ "On Your Side" ⬅️ With Retired Los Angeles Judge, Dianna Gould-Saltman

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, we have a very first for this podcast & an incredibly special guest - Retired Los Angeles Judge Dianna Gould-Saltman. That’s r...

103. When the Abuse Gets Worse During the Divorce

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, as crappy as it is - we talk about when the abuse gets worse during divorce. It’s not a fun topic, but we would be doing you a...

102. Listen to This Episode BEFORE You Hire a Divorce Attorney! with Sarah Jacobs and Jamie Berger

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friends. Listen up. You need to make sure that your divorce attorney is going to GUIDE you through the long, winding road that is divorce. Take a list...

101. Getting Your Head in the Right Place for Divorce with Dr Ashley Southard

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, real talk. Getting your head straight for divorce is NECESSARY.It’s crucial to seek the proper legal and emotional help when going through a d...

100. What to do BEFORE You File for Divorce!!

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, let's hash out everything you need to do BEFORE you file for divorce, sounds like fun, huh?  Listen, let us start by saying:  mental preparati...

99. Will the Kids be Okay If We Get Divorced?

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea and Morgan answer the question that you’re probably wondering if you’re going through (or about to go through) a divorce: Will the kids be ...

98. Sending Your Ex to Jail (Contempt of Court)- With Divorce Attorney, James Quigley

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode: Andrea, Morgan, and James Quigley dive into the world of divorce and family law, AND  contempt of court. Listen to get some strategi...

97. What You Need to Know about Custody Arrangements (Expert Divorce Tips!)

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andrea and Morgan give advice on creating parenting schedules and what you need to keep in mind to ensure the best interests of the c...

96. You've Been Served with Divorce. Now What??? (The First Steps)

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, Andrea and Morgan discuss what happens AFTER you’ve been served with a petition for divorce…aka “dissolution of marriage”...

95. Choosing to Heal from Your Divorce (Real Life Divorce Story). With Monica Leigh

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You gotta hear this episode.  The end of Moncia's marriage involved betrayal, alcohol abuse, and porn addiction. What's fascinating about her experie...

94. A Different Way to Heal from Trauma. With Dr Melissa Kalt

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

if you are not quite ready for divorce and want to listen to this episode without downloading it to your device, you are welcome to subscribe to our P...

93. When You're Stuck Living with Your Ex

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For many people getting divorced, it's inevitable that you're going to be stuck for a certain period of time, living with your ex.   And yes, that's...

92. How to Survive the Holidays When You're Miserable (6 Pro Tips from your Divorce Besties)

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce is sponspored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/notsuck and get on yo...

91. Should I Stay or Should I Go? The Decision to Divorce. With Kate Anthony.

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Anthony, host of The Divorce Survivial Guide, is chatting with us tonight to offer another tool to help you at the beginning of your divorce proc...

90. What to do if You're Not Quite Ready for Divorce

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"I'm just going to make it through the holidays" "I think I can hang on a little bit longer" "It's just not the right time." There's no good time to g...

89. I Hate the Holidays Without my Kids. With Lisa McGregor (founder of the Unplanned Chapter)- Special Re Air!

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For those of you who are facing the holidays WITHOUT your kids, let us reassure that your feelings dread and sorrow are completely normal. Even if you...

88. Grieving Your Marriage and Processing Divorce. With Rebecca Feinglos

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**This episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce is sponsored by Better Health. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOTSUCK and get on your way t...

87. Divorcing a Narciss*st

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**This episode is sbrought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/NOTSUCK and get on your way to being your best self.**  ...

86. The Real Divorce Attorneys of New York City (New York's Top Family Law Attorneys)

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know if you hired right divorce attorney for your case? This episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce is an inside peek into the minds and per...

85. Your Divorce Doesn't Have to Ruin You Financially (Expert Tips from Advisor, Jennifer Lee)

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel overwhelmed by money, this episode is for YOU. Financial advisor and author of Squeeze the Juice, Jennifer Lee, spends times with us to da...

84. I'm Worried About my Kids (Divorce and Children) **special re air**

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's what we all worry about the most in divorce: our kids.  Will my kids be okay after the divorce?  Will my divorce ruin my kids' lives? Is it fai...

83. How Do I Prepare for my Divorce Trial?

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you prepare if your divorce case is heading to trial? What are the steps that occur BEFORE your case heads to trial? What's the the difference ...

82. The Real Divorce Attorneys of Chicago (NEW SERIES!!)

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing: The Real Divorce Attorneys series- a spin off of How Not to Suck at Divorce.  This series offers an exclusive sneak peek into the minds ...

81. Should I Get Divorced? (Discernment Counseling- Special re-air)

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  Did you know there's an actual process that helps unhappy couples decide whether divorce is the right move??? We are releasing this re-air episode ...

80. What MUST go in your Parenting Agreement- Special Re-Air!!!

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

***Listen carefully to learn what MUST go in your parenting agreement!! This is a special re air from a few seasons ago!   Shana Tova to those wh...

79. Trauma Healing with Brainspotting. With Trauma Therapist, Lauren Auer

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WOW. This episode is powerful.  If you're new to our show, welcome. On How Not to Suck at Divorce, we walk you through the divorce process from "I th...

78. The Wild World of Canadian Divorces! With Amanda Silver and Alex Howard of Dirty Laundry Podcast

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Morgan is sick tonight but Andrea is holding down the fort over here at How Not to Suck at Divorce headquarters and joining her are the hosts of the D...

77. The One About Blending Families (plus a BIG announcement).With Ron Deal

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spolier Alert: If you don't want to hear about life after divorce, this episode is NOT for you. What happens if you meet someone you really love after...

76. Your Burning Divorce Questions: Answered!

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've got questions and we've (err, Morgan) has answers! We're covering supervised visits, attorneys not prioizing your case, nesting, mediation, and...

75. How Not to Suck at Refinancing Your Home with Sam Sharp

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's our freaking 75th episode!!! So let's talk about mortgages, baby!   We've got Sam Sharp, celebrity mortgage broker, here to give you insider inf...

74. The 5 Worst Mistakes I Made in my Divorce with Andrea Rappaport

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well, here the F we go.  The 5 biggest mistakes I (Andrea) made during my divorce. Mistake #1: Marrying the wrong person. Ignoring ALL of the red fla...

73. Enforcing Boundaries with a "Narcissist"

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you have boundaries with your narcissitic ex??? The million dollar question, right?? The answer is that boudaries live within YOU. You don't need ...

72. What Do You Do If Your Coparent SUCKS?!? (Expert Tips!)

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hard fact: some coparents suck. Hard truth: there IS something you can do about it.  The coparenting app, Our Family Wizard, is a favorite tool for b...

71. How to Switch Divorce Attorneys

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not only did your marriage not work out, but now your divorce attorney isn't working out!! aaahhh!! What now?!? Well, on this episode of How Not to Su...

70. Well, Sh$t, my Spouse is Gay, Now What?!? With Jessica Frew

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the season FOUR premiere!!!  We are SO excited to bring you an AMAZING season of advice, divorce tips, and of course, a lot of LAUGHS. AND...we ...

69. Picking The RIGHT Divorce Attorney *Special Re Air*

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is HUGE and a MUST LISTEN if you are in the process of picking an attorney.    The joke is, why do so many spend more time debating on ...

68. Is It My Marriage That's Making Me Miserable? *Special Re-Air* With Dr Randy Heller

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You have  a horrible feeling in the pit of your stomach, but where is it coming from? Is it work? Friends? Kids? or is it your marriage?? DON'T BLAME...

67. FML: Will I Ever be Happy Again? With Author, Gabrielle Stone (Season 3 Finale)

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You know her, you follow her, you love her, it's Gabrielle Stone joining us today on the season three finale of How Not Suck at Divorce.    Gabielle...

66. What You Need To Know If You Plan on NOT Getting Remarried. With Attorney, Susan Myres

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's a growing trend to share your life with someone and NOT get legally married...which sounds great, right?!? No marriage = no divorce...so what ...

65. Do I Qualify for a Collaborative Divorce? With Attorney, Kris Algert

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

  Okay, WTF is a collabortive divorce and how would you know if you qualify for one? Today on our show, we have Austin attorney, Kris Algert, who is ...

64. How Can You Modify Your Child Support??

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Child Support. You know it, you love/hate it. But what if you need to modify it?   How do you modify child support post divorce decree? How can you g...

63. The Problem with Some Therapists With Dr Bill Doherty

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let us start off by saying that we LOVE therapy. However, all therapists are NOT created equally and on this episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce we ...

62. The Real Deal on Nesting. With Author, Beth Behrendt

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is Nesting?? Nesting is when a divorced couple with children keep the children in the family home, or "nest", and the divorced parents spend thei...

61. Protect Yourself Online During Your Divorce!! Special Guest: Former FBI Task Force Leader, Steven Bradley

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode is not meant to scare you. It's meant to INFORM you.  Please pay attention to the insight given by Steven Bradley and take note ...

60. How the Hell Can You Practice Self Care During Your Divorce? With Lynne Goldberg Co-Founder of the Breethe App

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Self Care" can be MUCH easier than you think. Forget about the day at the spa or the daycation at the fancy hotels...those are great, but not everyon...

59. Divorce Support for MEN

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, boys, this one's for you! But girls, you should listen, too. There's some really helpful information given that we could all use! It's not just ...

58. Should I Change or Keep My Last Name After My Divorce??

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Inspired by a listener email, we bring you: "Should I Change or Keep my Last Name?" It can be a tough decision, but here's our bottom line: YOU DON'T ...

57. Gearing Up For Mediation with NYC Attorney and Mediator, Joy Rosenthal

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode BEFORE you go into mediation.  It IS possible to have a positive outcome from mediation, even if you feel like you your soon t...

56. How to Co Parent with an A$$hole!! (High Conflict Divorce Co Parenting) with Deb Conley

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chew on this: It's not the divorce that hurts the children; it's the conflict.   Coparenting can be REALLY hard, everybody knows that. But coparentin...

55. If You Want to Keep the House... (The House Part 2)

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Here are three action steps you can take to put you in the best position possible to keep your martial home.    1) Learn how to best refinance/look ...

54. The House (Part 1)

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The house.  A hot topic during divorce. And for good reason; it's the house where you made lots of memories, especially if you have children together...

53: A New Way to Heal from Divorce Trauma with Carrie Holladay

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Attention: Andrea tried accupunture and she's OBSESSED.  Did you know that accupunture can help with anxiety?? It can. I'm not lying.  In you're in ...

52. How to Support Your Kids During Your Divorce with Sara Olsher

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is going to help you help your kids as you navigate your divorce.   Meet Sara Olsher. She's the founder of a company called Mighty and B...

51. How to Get Divorced Without F@cking Up Your Kids

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you get divorced without f@cking up your kids??? In short: yes.  So, what can you do? If you are worried about screwing up your children by gett...

50. Save Money in Your Divorce (and Avoid the "Divorce Headache")

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you worried about how much your divorce is costing you?  Yeah, we bet you are.    Well, lucky for you, listeners, we have you covered! Here are...

49. Divorcing and Still Living with Your Ex

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You're getting divorced, which sucks. But now, you still have to temporarily live under the same roof as your EX!!!?? WTF.   We know, we get it. On t...

48. I Think I Want a Divorce

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We know that you're tired of pretending that everything is okay. We know that your gut that your marriage is not going to work. So, now what? If you h...

47. Expert Tips to Get What You Want in Your Divorce Mediation

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do I pick the right mediator for my divorce? What does a  mediator actually do? How long does mediation typically last? How do you know if you sh...

46. Do NOT Finalize Your Divorce Before Listening to this Episode!

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do you need to lookout for towards the end of your divorce process?? Basically, that you aren't rushing the process. When we rush, we make mistak...

45. A SOLUTION for Settling Expenses with Your Co-parent Post Divorce: The Onward App

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

    Stop texting your EX!! (about money)   The Onward app was created with co-parents and children in mind.   Every parenting situation is differ...

44. "Oprah's" Favorite Things!! Morgan and Andrea's Holiday Gift Guide

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What should you get your friends for Christmas or Hanukkah  this year? What should you buy your divorced friends for Christmas or Hanukkah  this yea...

43. How to Survive the Holidays Without Your Kids with Lisa McGregor

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you cope with the pain of not having your kids over a holiday? Coparenting is hard. Managing the weekends, weeks, and holiday weekends without ...

42. Divorcing a Cult: An Inside Look at the FLDS with Dr Malissa Tigges

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode digs into the trauma, mental, emotional and sexual abuse that went on in the FLDS cult, led by Warren Jeffs, and how it relates to the tr...

41. I Bought My Husband's Mistress Lingerie. With Author, Stacey Freeman

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

  You read that correctly. I Bought My Husband's Mistress Lingerie. It's a brand new, emotional tell-all memoir,  written by Stacey Freeman.  This ...

40. What if I Die During my Divorce? With Lauren Wolven

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What happens if you die during your divorce process??  What happens to your children?  What happens to your money?   We are talking with Lauren Wol...

39. Parental Alienation and Divorce with Dr. Malissa Tigges

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parental Alienation is not a fun topic but it's an important one for everyone who is considering or going through a divorce to understand so they can ...

38. Healing From Infidelity with Dr. Randy Heller

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have fan favorite Dr. Randy Heller to discuss how to heal from infidelity. Betrayal often has a huge impact on the divorce process because it...

37. Putting Your Children First in the Parenting Agreement with Malissa Tigges

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is no episode for babies (no offense, babies). We're getting into some real, REAL stuff in this episode. This is one of the biggest concerns our ...

36. Divorce and Finding Your Community with Rob Roseman

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea and Morgan are back with best friend of the podcast and fan fave Rob Roseman!   Rob is the host of the popular podcast WTF Divorce and a sing...

35. Tinder for Divorce Attorneys with Max Leinoff; How to Find the Right Divorce Lawyer

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're talking about how to find the right divorce lawyer.  It's like Tinder for Attorneys! To break it all down, we have Max Leinoff on the...

34. The Do's and Don'ts of Divorce with Rebecca Armstrong

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Oh friends, you won't want to miss this episode. Morgan and Andrea are back this week with top Dallas family law attorney, Rebecca Armstong, talking a...

33. Divorce and Discernment Counseling with Dr. Bill Doherty

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Would you benefit from Discernment Counseling? This week, we find out. The founder of discernment counseling, Dr. Bill Doherty, joins us on the podcas...

32. Divorce Prenups with Katie Post

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Divorce and prenuptial agreements go together like champagne and charcuterie.  The prenup queen Katie Post joins us. Katie is a family law attorney, ...

31. Divorce and Alcohol Addiction with Soberlink's Chris Beck

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking about divorce when alcohol addiction is involved, with Soberlink's Chris Beck. Alcohol addiction is on the rise and it can exacerb...

30. Is It My Marriage That's Making Me Miserable? with Dr. Randy Heller

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listener fave Dr. Randy Heller is back with us today to discuss one of the most common questions we get: Is it my marriage that's making me miserable?...

29. When I Knew It Was Over with Mike Draper

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with Season 3! We thought we'd kick off the best season yet by starting at the beginning of the end . . . when you know it's over. We welco...

Bonus: The Parenting Agreement

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 3 drops next week! And it's so good. To get everyone back in the divorce game, we've decided to drop some of our most popular episodes from Sea...

Bonus: I Think I Need A Lawyer

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 3 drops in a few short weeks! To get everyone back in the divorce game, we've decided to drop some of our most popular episodes from Season 1. ...

26. Bill Eddy Heals High Conflict Divorces...and the world

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are ending season 2 with the beloved Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. and continuing our discussion of high conflict divorces. Bill teaches us a simple tool t...

25. How to Survive a High Conflict Divorce with Bill Eddy

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on How Not To Suck At Divorce, Morgan is recording from a beach, Andrea is learning kung foo, it's a typical day over here. We are so excited to...

24. Sex, Drugs & Dr. Daly

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're back with Dr. Meaghan Boston Daly to discuss if divorce can kill you. We'll talk about the impact of long term and short term stress when ...

23. Can Divorce Kill You Or Can NOT Getting A Divorce Kill You??

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea is in pain and Morgan got pooped on by an iguana in a palm tree. It's been quite an exciting week. But today all is right with the world becaus...

22. Listener Divorce Story

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, a dear listener is sharing her divorce story with us. Welcome to the show, Zoe! Zoe talks about how she stayed in her deteriorating marriage fo...

21. The Roadmap To Divorce

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on How Not To Suck At Divorce, we're having wine at 2:00. We're also listening to you, the best audience ever. Many of you have asked us to ...

20. Divorce Finances, Forensics and Fraud

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Out of all the podcasts in all the world, we’re in the top 5%! What?! How did this happen?!  Thank you so much to all of our listeners, especially ...

19. Your Questions, Answered

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re doing something a little different; we’re answering listener questions. And they are good. This podcast is for you and so we love when...

18. Part II Co-parenting with Dr. Randy Heller

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with part two with the fabulous Dr. Randy Heller. If you missed part one, you'll definitely want to listen to last week's episode first. T...

17. Will The Kids Be Ok? With Dr. Randy Heller

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are excited to welcome Dr. Randy Heller to the show. Dr. Heller is a licensed mental health therapist, collaborative divorce therapist an...

16. Protect Your Finances with Franco La Marca

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for 10k downloads (11.8k to be exact)! Your support means the world to us. Today Morgan and Andrea are stuck in a snowstorm talking to weal...

15. Dating After Divorce With Rob Roseman Of WTF Divorce

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Warning: Our favorite F bomb is dropped at 8:52 (thanks Rob!) Just in time for Valentine's Day, Andrea and Morgan are talking love! The love you had, ...

14. The SUCK Acronym to the Rescue

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From the floor of Morgan's son's closet, Andrea and Morgan toast Andrea's grandma, talk olive martinis, and how not to suck at divorce. This week they...